tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post731376697961765346..comments2023-05-10T04:47:11.680-07:00Comments on The Blog at Military Disability Made Easy: The Importance of “Service-Connection” for Military DisabilityMDMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807695915566004972noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-69421963580465879212020-09-07T09:03:52.827-07:002020-09-07T09:03:52.827-07:00If the conditions were originally diagnosed while ...If the conditions were originally diagnosed while he was active duty, during the first year after his separation, or if they are on a Presumptive List for which he qualifies, then yes, they would be considered service-connected and he can apply for VA Disability. <br /><br />https://militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/vapresumptivelist.htmlMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-50197639423963649452020-09-04T08:08:18.879-07:002020-09-04T08:08:18.879-07:00My friend is a navy air carrier vet he went in at ...My friend is a navy air carrier vet he went in at 17 and came out 4 yrs later. He has severe knee problems and is treated by the VA. Can he use this problem for service-connection. He went in just as the Korean war was ending. He also has severe foot problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400151462426921914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-40429453077143956442020-08-12T16:50:12.413-07:002020-08-12T16:50:12.413-07:00As long as the medical records are from the same t...As long as the medical records are from the same time period (at the time of the original injury) and you have subsequent records of your right eye being treated for the condition over the years, you have a strong chance of claiming a CUE. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-37102250183321426712020-08-06T14:33:10.841-07:002020-08-06T14:33:10.841-07:00I was service connected by the VA for the wrong ey...I was service connected by the VA for the wrong eye in 1990. I have to say the corpsman report(he called it a left eye injury although it was a head injury near my left eye) was poorly written BUT I had a medical exam by a ophthalmologist at the Naval Hospital. <br />It clearly states I have a lesion in my right eye. I filed a claim in March 2019 to get this corrected. VA said that there was no medical report indicating that my right eye was injured. Apparently they didn't read the ophthalmologist report. There are only 2 pages for this injury. How hard can it be to read two pages? Would this be a cue? ThanksUSMC3531https://www.blogger.com/profile/16601240537400406704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-1762361474109627792019-04-15T12:22:20.343-07:002019-04-15T12:22:20.343-07:00Yeah, an attorney is probably the best way to go s...Yeah, an attorney is probably the best way to go since your case is fairly complicated. The key will be gathering evidence that links everything together. Good luck!Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-39855337107001242922019-04-09T05:22:53.570-07:002019-04-09T05:22:53.570-07:00Thank you for the reply. Catching pneumonia three...Thank you for the reply. Catching pneumonia three times while in training in CT and on two northern deployments (while wearing appropriate attire), thus inducing the exercised induced asthma. Improper after-care is what attributed to the need for medical disqualification. I'm in the process of getting an attorney to fight this.Ahamayymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053544453270329781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-765387463349939672019-04-08T08:35:42.657-07:002019-04-08T08:35:42.657-07:00Were the conditions that medically disqualified yo...Were the conditions that medically disqualified you caused by your military service? If so, and you have medical records to prove the initial incident/diagnosis, then you do qualify for VA compensation for those conditions. If the conditions do not meet any of the requirements for service-connection, then the VA was correct to deny your claim. Check out our service-connection page to compare your conditions and see if they qualify. <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/service-connected.htmlMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-39554644456418701452019-04-04T07:35:09.973-07:002019-04-04T07:35:09.973-07:00I was medically disqualified from my primary dutie...I was medically disqualified from my primary duties and forced to change my rate from Submarine NavET. I finished my career as a Corpsman Biomed Tech. Essentially halting my advancement at my 12 year mark as the second job never allowed me time for experience in the Corpsman field. The VA stated that there was no service connected disability related to it.Ahamayymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053544453270329781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-32730935592982283842018-12-16T22:58:50.093-08:002018-12-16T22:58:50.093-08:00Is your MOS on the Noise Exposure Listing as moder...Is your MOS on the Noise Exposure Listing as moderate to high? <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/theears.html#noise<br /><br />If so, they are supposed to grant connection and you can appeal. <br /><br />If your MOS isn't, then you have to prove that you were exposed to noise during your military career that you could not have been exposed to otherwise. <br /><br />This can be where it gets tricky. If you were a Reservists, then it is unlikely that they will grant service-connection since you could have been exposed to high noise levels off duty as well. If you were active duty, then you still have to show that you were regularly and for a prolonged period exposed to high levels of noise known to cause hearing loss. If there is just as much likelihood that your hearing loss could have been caused by other factors, then it'll be difficult to win your claim.Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-4795852370565972562018-12-13T11:07:35.797-08:002018-12-13T11:07:35.797-08:00I got a C&P exam that revealed tinnitus and lo...I got a C&P exam that revealed tinnitus and lost of hearing on one ear. The VA denied my claim indicating is not connected. I have submitted evidence showing that working as a heavy duty equipment mechanic We were exposed to high noise constantly from power tools and engine noise. VA still claimed it couldn't be from the service.Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628258553080732448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-70785150405657854692018-07-30T15:04:28.084-07:002018-07-30T15:04:28.084-07:00Check your MOS on the Noise Exposure Listing. I...Check your MOS on the Noise Exposure Listing. I'm pretty sure it (or the modern equivalent) will be there. If so, and it has you listed at moderate or probable, then your hearing loss and tinnitus will automatically qualify. Just submit a claim and evidence of your MOS and you should be good to go.Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-41918581406570809742018-07-24T17:13:37.706-07:002018-07-24T17:13:37.706-07:00I got tinnitus from shooting a 45 on the firing ra...I got tinnitus from shooting a 45 on the firing range at Navy Ellyson Field in 1967 (no hearing protection was provided). I was waiting for flight training, and we were being certified as nuclear weapon couriers in the interim. I noted it to the doc at my flight physical, and he said there was nothing to be done for it. After that, I had 9 years flying P-3 Orion turboprops with lots of noise and little or no ear protection. I'm now 73 and my hearing has worsened considerably. Do I qualify for anything? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352702247477390834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-64973890195593081342018-04-05T21:55:29.730-07:002018-04-05T21:55:29.730-07:00DR
Thanks always for your help!DR<br />Thanks always for your help!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-20043920040534610572018-04-04T09:53:45.535-07:002018-04-04T09:53:45.535-07:00Yes, pulmonary fibrosis is secondary to rheumatoid...Yes, pulmonary fibrosis is secondary to rheumatoid arthritis. <br /><br />A scar on your lung alone is not necessarily connected to RA. It could be caused by pneumonia or something else. Pulmonary fibrosis is known to be directly caused by RA, so without the official diagnosis, the VA may not consider your evidence sufficient to link the scar to your RA. A doctor's note could, of course, help, but an official diagnosis along with the doctor's note would be the best scenario. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-4023795912644944612018-03-31T16:18:37.801-07:002018-03-31T16:18:37.801-07:00Dr.
One more question please? If I am properly dia...Dr.<br />One more question please? If I am properly diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, then does that mean rheumatoid arthritis would fall under my primary disability and Pulmonary Fibrosis under secondary? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-72705554190716897112018-03-31T15:50:26.135-07:002018-03-31T15:50:26.135-07:00Dr
I haven't been diagnosed yet with Pulmonar...Dr <br />I haven't been diagnosed yet with Pulmonary Fibrosis yet its all currently in the work ups. I have my scar on my lungs that was taken on a dive physical when I was on terminal leave from the Navy that I have submitted to the VA. My question to you is that if my civilian DR writes a letter to the VA that he strongly believes their is a link between my rheumatoid arthritis and the scar on my lungs from my dive physical will that be enough or do you think more proof would be needed?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-43808310475710471492018-03-21T14:44:55.310-07:002018-03-21T14:44:55.310-07:00Hi Travis -
Pulmonary fibrosis is a symptoms of ...Hi Travis - <br /><br />Pulmonary fibrosis is a symptoms of RA, but it's rare for that to be diagnosed without joint symptoms too. If your doctor can write a NEXUS letter, however, saying that the fibrosis diagnosed while active duty is "more likely than not" the result of your RA, that could be enough evidence to get your RA service-connected.Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-30776512148798904402018-03-15T13:34:37.105-07:002018-03-15T13:34:37.105-07:00I have a question for you. Can you use symptoms of...I have a question for you. Can you use symptoms of scaring on the lungs as symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. If you were seen by a civilian DR on active duty but later after your discharge date you were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-82873515908301713192017-09-21T12:57:00.924-07:002017-09-21T12:57:00.924-07:00If you are medically retired, you'll receive y...If you are medically retired, you'll receive your full disability benefits right away. You do not have to wait until age 60. <br /><br />It is not really a gray area retiree, but a separate system entirely. You'll receive full disability benefits: <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/doddisability.html#reservists<br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/doddisability.html#medretMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-47577228249230523252017-09-09T20:53:44.063-07:002017-09-09T20:53:44.063-07:00I am a National Guardsman. If I have a DOD disabi...I am a National Guardsman. If I have a DOD disability and get medically retired, do I still have to wait until the age of 60 to draw my benefits? Also, if I am medically retired am I considered a gray area retiree?<br /><br />Thanks for this site, it is truly the best information to help vets understand how to navigate the shark infested waters of the VA...Freedom Talkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386590915880741557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-32008988219919621792017-07-11T17:46:06.934-07:002017-07-11T17:46:06.934-07:00thanks for your help Dr!thanks for your help Dr!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-59004622763589325542017-07-10T10:09:00.601-07:002017-07-10T10:09:00.601-07:00There was a test that showed connection, but only ...There was a test that showed connection, but only if the disease developed within 90 days of exposure to the vaccine. After that time period, it is no more likely to have been caused by the vaccine than other factors. <br /><br />http://militarymedicine.amsus.org/doi/abs/10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00485?journalCode=milmed<br /><br />A VA disability case also ruled against the anthrax vaccine as an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis: <br /><br />https://www.va.gov/vetapp12/files3/1222111.txt<br /><br />Ultimately, there is not enough medical proof that rheumatoid arthritis is caused by the anthrax vaccine for the VA to judge in favor of this claim. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-35667518895714505742017-07-05T17:15:13.519-07:002017-07-05T17:15:13.519-07:00but Dr. Johnson hasn't it already proven arthr...but Dr. Johnson hasn't it already proven arthritis signs from anthrax vaccines? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-74444319384668197122017-07-05T11:58:05.019-07:002017-07-05T11:58:05.019-07:00Hi Travis -
The key is physical evidence. No doc...Hi Travis - <br /><br />The key is physical evidence. No documented evidence means no chance of a successful claim. The VA is legally not allowed to grant claims that have no documented support. So regardless of the reasons why, if you cannot show documentation, your claim will be denied. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-85317205932995058572017-07-03T16:53:13.076-07:002017-07-03T16:53:13.076-07:00Travis Miranda
Question for you,
I did 8 years in ...Travis Miranda<br />Question for you,<br />I did 8 years in the navy got out and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I don't have a medical paper trail while I was in the navy, and I am trying to link my illness to the anthrax vaccines I took in 2000.Years later I want to know if I even stand a chance of getting any compensation whatsoever with the VA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243591120097962759noreply@blogger.com